TV Chef, Paralympic Athletes, Treasure Hunt: MD Good News

MARYLAND — A Maryland chef competed on a TV show this week. Several Maryland athletes will represent Team USA in the Tokyo Summer Paralympics. Back home, families can hunt for hidden treasure or donate to a baby with health issues.

On the business front, several restauarants were nominated for awards. Maryland was also named on of the best states for small business diversity. Plus, one worker won $50,000 on a lottery ticket just before her retirement.

Here are Patch's brightest stories of the week:

BCPS Registered Dietitian To Compete On Bravo's 'Top Chef'

BCPS senior operations supervisor Bettina Applewhite competed on Bravo's "Top Chef" reality show, which aired Thursday.

MD Paralympic Athletes: Check Out Who's Competing This Month

The 2020 Tokyo Paralympics begin Aug. 23 and Maryland will send athletes to compete in track and field, swimming and wheelchair basketball.

Hunt For Hidden Treasure With HoCo Pirate Adventures

A family has planted five decipherable clues along a path in Howard County for kids to follow that leads to hidden treasure.

Fundraiser Supports HoCo Baby In Need Of Liver Transplant

A GoFundMe page has been set up for a Howard County baby who is battling liver failure and recently underwent heart surgery.

Several Prince George's Restaurants Are Award Finalists

Several Prince George's County restaurants are finalists for awards recognizing the best eateries in the capital region.

Maryland Among Best For Small Business Diversity: Report

Approximately 19.3 percent of small businesses in our state are minority-owned, according to a report by Business.org.

$50K Winning Lotto Ticket Stuns Woman 2 Weeks Shy Of Retirement

A Glen Burnie woman who works at Anne Arundel Community College was surprised when she won $50K with a lotto game 2 weeks before retiring.

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